AWS API 1104 Endorsement exam-day guide
AWS API 1104 Endorsement · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID form the provider requires (often a passport or driver's license). The name must match your registration record. Confirm accepted ID types and any secondary-ID requirement with the provider before test day.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation email, registration number, and any candidate ID ready. Save an offline copy in case network access is unreliable at the test center.
Testing-provider rules and candidate handbook
Read the current candidate agreement, check-in procedure, and permitted-materials list. Policies on references, calculators, and scratch paper vary, so confirm the specifics with the provider rather than assuming.
Allowed reference materials
If the exam permits code books, standards, or formula sheets, bring only editions the provider allows and in the required format (original, bound, tabbed, or none). Verify the permitted list with the provider; do not bring annotated or loose-leaf copies unless explicitly allowed.
Approved calculator or none
Many technical exams restrict calculator models. Confirm whether a calculator is permitted and which models qualify. If not permitted, practice the relevant arithmetic without one.
Scratch paper and writing tools
Some centers supply these and prohibit bringing your own. Confirm the policy with the provider; if you must bring your own, use only the type allowed (for example, no notes written in advance).
Test-center logistics
Confirm the address, parking or transit plan, arrival time, and building or suite number. Aim to arrive ahead of the check-in window the provider specifies.
Remote-proctoring setup (if applicable)
For an online-proctored sitting, confirm system requirements, camera and microphone checks, room and desk rules, and the check-in link. Run the provider's system test at least a day ahead.
Personal items plan
Expect phones, watches, bags, and notes to be stored or prohibited. Confirm what the center allows and plan to leave non-essential items at home or in your vehicle.
Break and timing expectations
Confirm the number of questions, total time, and whether breaks are offered and timed. Policies differ, so verify with the provider rather than relying on secondhand accounts.
Accommodations confirmation (if needed)
If you requested testing accommodations, confirm approval and logistics with the provider well before the exam; last-minute requests may not be honored.
Rest and readiness plan
Plan sleep, a normal meal, hydration, and a calm arrival buffer. Bring only comfort items the provider permits.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook and confirm ID, permitted materials, calculator policy, and appointment details. Do a light, targeted review of weak areas rather than cramming new material. Take one short practice set under timed conditions to rehearse pacing. Prepare your bag, print or save confirmations, and confirm your travel plan.
Stop heavy study. Review concise summary notes and any formulas or standards the exam permits. Confirm the start time, arrival window, and location or remote check-in link. Lay out ID, confirmation, and permitted materials. Set alarms, avoid alcohol and late screens, and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal and hydrate moderately. Arrive with buffer time; for remote sittings, complete the room and equipment checks early. Leave prohibited items behind or stored. Stay calm and avoid last-minute discussions of exam content with others.
Follow the proctor's instructions and complete check-in. Read the instructions and note the time budget. Answer easier questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock and leave time to review flagged items. Use only permitted materials. If a technical problem occurs, pause and notify the proctor immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
Note any technical issues and ask the proctor how to report them. Confirm with the provider when and how results will be released and what the retake policy is.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID the provider requires, with a name matching your registration. If you are unsure whether a document qualifies, confirm with the provider before test day.
Follow all check-in and security procedures, including any bag, phone, watch, or pocket checks. Cooperate with the proctor and ask before bringing anything to the desk.
Use only materials the provider explicitly permits. If the rules on references, calculators, or scratch paper are unclear, confirm with the provider rather than assuming they are allowed.
Do not communicate with other candidates about exam content during the test or afterward. Do not copy, photograph, or share questions; candidate agreements typically prohibit this, and consequences can include score cancellation.
Understand the break policy before you start. If breaks are permitted, confirm whether they are timed and whether the clock stops; if you are unsure, ask the proctor before beginning.
Report any technical or environmental problem to the proctor immediately. Do not attempt to fix remote-proctoring issues alone, and note the time and nature of the issue.
Confirm the scoring and retake policy with the provider in advance: pass standard, score reporting timeline, and any waiting period before a retake. Do not rely on unofficial sources.
If you need accommodations or have a scheduling conflict, contact the provider as early as possible; late requests may not be accommodated.